samhar
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| Suggested entry path into vinyl... Another benefit of vinyl is you will hear what your system is capable of. As good as your system sounded to you before with CD's you will hear so much more. The first touch of the stylus and the first notes from the speakers and you'll know it was... | |
| Tube tester recommendations AQfor life I don't know the answer. You could try asking it on Audio Asylum's Tube Asylum. | |
| Suggested entry path into vinyl... I re-entered vinyl recently with a inexpensive used TT, a Project 9.1 a lower priced new Benz Glider a reasonable Nova Phonomena phono preamp and a VPI 16.5(a must have!). I've had a friend's CD7 in my system and this "starter" rig bettered it, it... | |
| Amplification for Wilson Watt Puppy 7s or 8s I heard Wilsons with the VTL 400 Ref and the 6.5 with all Cardas wire the sound was impressive. | |
| TUBE NOOB: WHAT BRAND Amen!!!! | |
| I need suggestions and ideas in picking a preamp. I agree with Blindjim's mention of cable upgrade so you can hear what you currently have equipment wise. First I'd pull the Monster Power Center and hear what happens, my experience was a big improvement when I pulled mine!!! If there isn't a big ... | |
| Most Peaceful Music you've Heard or Own Keola Beamer: "Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Series" on Dancing Cat Records. | |
| volume vs presence If you purchase a Sterophile test disc, you already have the necessary SPL meter, you can get a general idea what is going on with your system and your room. | |
| mundorf supreme caps vs m caps Mingles Thanks!!! | |
| Need Help Choosing a Tube Preamp for a Classe Amp The top of the Calypso is held in place with Velcro, for easy access, replacing the tubes and changing the gain setting are simple. Amperex 6922 PQ are $200 a set or Mullard 6922's are $280 a set and Mullard CV 4004 are $180 a set. | |
| EAT Tube Damper Thanks Lloyd! I'm going to plug the 20th Ann in without the EP15A, I think I tried this before but just to be sure I'm going to try again before I sell the P/C's! I'm going to start writing things down again!!!Here's my short list:Clapton "Unplugg... | |
| Recommend good isolation For me the BDR #3 cones worked best under my old ARC CD3MKll. I put BDR #4 cones between my amp shelves and the floor, they helped but Sims pucks gave more inner detail so I would guess Vibrapods might be worth a try under the amps. | |
| Comparison of ARC Ref3 and C-J CT5 I did it again substituted Art for Act twice should read ;(1) "I switched over to the CT5 (from the Act 2)."(2) "The CJ Act 2 is, here I'll quote Jaybo's 2006.."Sorry for the mess ups. I guess I have a hidden desire for the Art 2 and it's 6922's.Sam | |
| Comparison of ARC Ref3 and C-J CT5 In Wes Phillips 2006 review of the CT-5 he compares it to the Act 2 and states they are very similar ;"I switched over to the CT5 (from the Art 2). Huh? It sounded the same. I tried listening to the entire CD and then switching. Same. Switched aft... | |
| TUBE NOOB: ADVICE NEEDED ON REPLACEMENT TUBE HI my advice to ask your questions on Tube Asylum was because there are tubeophiles there with all kinds of obscure information. You might also contact Jim McShane (tube dealer) he's very knowledgeable. |